Kalarivattam Chala Temple
Approximate Date :
9 to 11 February 2020
Date according to Malayalam Calendar : 26 to 28 of Malayalam month of Makaram
This is a temple where a variety of Theyyams come together to be staged on an annual basis adding to the magnificent pageant associated with this temple. Of them, Kalarivattam and Othayathu are considered to be the two Theyyam masters. The Kalarivattam people welcome and worship the Othayathu Theyyam with reverence even today. The temple belongs to a joint family. The festival was restarted in 1951 and is now regarded as one of the best in the state. The dance of the Thamburatti is very popular.
Theyyams Performing Here:
Pookutty Sasthappan, Kutti Sasthappan, Ponmakan, Thamburatti, Iravari, Gulikan, Gurukkanmar, Uchitta, Bhairavan, Vishnumoorthy, Bhavoor Karinkali, Ponmakal, Kalariya Bhagavathy, Karanavar, Bappuran
Address:
Chala East P.O., Kadachira, Kannur, Kerala - 670621
Contact details:
Name: Mr. Vijayan
Contact no: + 91 9495646165
How to get there:
The temple is at the Chala stop in Kannur - Koothuparamba road.
Nearest Railway Station: Kannur Railway Station, about 10 km away.
Location
100 Theyyams of Kerala
Nagaraja and Nagakanni Theyyam
Vairajathan Theyyam
Pottan Theyyam